News from the System Office
Statement on passing of Rep. Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Schreiber-Beck from NDUS, SBHE
Statement on the passing of Rep. Cynthia “Cindy” Schreiber-Beck from the North Dakota University System (NDUS) and the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE): “We are saddened to learn about the passing of Representative Cynthia “Cindy” Schreiber-Bec
21 May, 2025SBHE welcomes Sanford as interim chancellor
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) welcomed interim chancellor Brent Sanford to his new position during their April 30 meeting. Sanford officially started his new role on the day of the meeting. Dr. Mark Hagerott, former North Da
12 May, 2025SBHE statement on internal review
Over the weekend, records were released to the media from the Ray Holmberg investigation. The State Board of Higher Education learned, at the same time as the public, that individuals previously affiliated with our institutions or board, may have had
30 April, 2025Leingang appointed as interim president of Bismarck State College
BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) appointed Dr. Dan Leingang as interim president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning April 30, 2025, after the selection of Brent Sanford as interim North Dakota University System (NDUS
14 April, 2025Chancellor Hagerott’s farewell letter
An Open Letter to the Public: Following today’s announcement at the Special SBHE meeting, I want to say it has been an absolute privilege and an honor to serve almost a decade as the Chancellor of the North Dakota University System, serving in
11 April, 2025Hagerott announces retirement from ND University System
Bismarck, N.D. — During today’s State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) meeting, North Dakota University System (NDUS) Chancellor Mark Hagerott announced his retirement. The SBHE accepted his retirement, which will be effective April 29, 2025. SBHE Ch
11 April, 2025DeepSeek AI app blocked from NDUS network
Following recommendations from the National Security Agency (NSA) – and mimicking new policies put in place by federal, state and local governmental agencies – Core Technology Services has banned Chinese-developed AI application DeepSeek from the NDU
03 April, 2025State Board of Higher Education names Molander DSU’s next president
Dickinson, N.D. — The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has selected Scott Molander as the fourteenth president of Dickinson State University (DSU). The Board interviewed four finalists at their meeting Thursday, March 27, on the DSU campus. Dur
27 March, 2025Students named to 2025 All-North Dakota Academic Team
BISMARCK, N.D. – Fifteen students from the North Dakota University System’s community colleges have been named to the 2025 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes students’ academic achievements, leadership and service. The group was h
25 March, 2025DSU presidential finalists invited to interview with State Board of Higher Education
Bismarck, N.D. — The Dickinson State University (DSU) Presidential Search Committee has advanced five finalists for consideration as the next president of DSU. The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) will interview these candidates in person on Th
07 March, 2025SBHE reaffirms support for diverse perspectives, backgrounds
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) reviewed the U.S. Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter with legal counsel during its Feb. 27 meeting. The letter, which was issued on Feb. 14, 2025, directed institutions to comply
06 March, 2025SBHE Chair Mihalick statement on Dept of Education ‘Dear Colleague’ letter
The State Board of Higher Education had their regularly scheduled board meeting on February 27, 2025. One item on the agenda included an executive session to receive legal counsel on the Department of Education’s Dear Colleague Letter issued February
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